GOOD SAMARITAN LEGISLATION
The Mississippi Chapter of the American Institute of Architects seeks to train architects and structural/civil engineers (A/E’s) to serve as second responders in an emergency situation under the management of professional emergency responders.
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HISTORY
This bill has been introduced in the legislature previously but has not been brought for a vote. Click the links below for more information.
- 2020: HB30 introduced by Representative Joel Bomgar; referred to Judiciary A (current as of 2/12/20)
- 2019: HB1350 introduced by Representative Cory Wilson & Joel Bomgar; referred to Judiciary A; died in committee
- 2018: SB2804 introduced by Senator Terry Burton; referred to Judiciary A; died in committee
- 2017: HB540 introduced by Representative Chris Johnson; referred to Judiciary A; died in committee
- 2016: SB2369 introduced by Senator W. Briggs Hopson, III; referred to Judiciary A; died in committee
- 2016: HB1317 introduced by Representatives Chris Johnson & Joel Bomgar; referred to Judiciary A; died in committee
RESOURCES
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- The Good Samaritan Compendium discusses the advantages of Good Samaritan laws, details each state’s Good Samaritan protections for architects, and includes AIA model legislation for those interested in understanding and advocating for the adoption of such legislation by states. Related, but not included are laws pertaining to the portability of licensure. Architects licensed within the state for which the law is enacted are typically only eligible to provide volunteer disaster assistance. Some jurisdictions will allow unlicensed professionals to volunteer so long as they work alongside a licensed professional.
- Architect Magazine article about Scott Eddy: “How architects can help communities recover from disasters (and save millions of dollars)” – by Steve Climino, January 17, 2018
- Architect Magazine article “Good Samaritan laws: Critical to disaster recovery” – by Rachel Minnery, FAIA, October 20, 2017
- 2018 Year-End Report from the AIA National Disaster Assistance Committee
Architects are working to ensure public safety after natural disasters. Questions?